Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to test, diagnose and rectify the systems used on stationary and mobile plant for functions that require communication to and from an external source. It covers installation, service and maintenance, diagnostics and troubleshooting of the on-board components of the communication, reporting and control systems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting information on external monitoring and control systems from multiple sources, including manufacturers’ specifications, drawings, information provided by equipment operators, log books and job records and obtaining and accessing other relevant data manually or by electronic means on mobile plant and equipment performance

identifying hazards associated with mobile plant and equipment and implementing appropriate risk control measures and procedures before undertaking testing procedures

establishing correct connection of test equipment to on-board access points

running of diagnostic programs and other tests to system manufacturer specifications

interpreting test results for equipment condition and faults

undertaking root cause analysis to identify cause of faults

rectifying faults using appropriate rectification strategy, including repair, replacement, changing program settings or referral to engineering, technical or other personnel

undertaking calculations and numerical operations associated with advanced equipment testing and diagnostics on mobile plant and equipment

documenting all findings and outcomes in accordance with SOPs.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

equipment system components and locations for:

acquisition of engine and other equipment systems real time operational data

data logging features, where fitted, for:

event list

system snapshot

trend and cumulative data

data transmission and reception to on-board and external sensors and electronic control modules

system power

fieldbus data Links to other on board systems and electronic control modules (ECMs)

system login procedures for operation and maintenance access levels

on-board access points for test equipment

correct fixing/mounting procedures for sensors, transmitters and receivers, antennae, aerials and satellite dishes

procedures for running diagnostic programs and tests at equipment and component level

sources of information available to assist in fault finding

uses and parameters of information management systems

required rectification for equipment faults

practices and procedures in root cause analysis

equipment performance specifications

documentation requirements.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in testing, diagnosing and rectifying mobile and stationary plant external monitoring and control systems at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires

Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

• text: This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM09002', 'title': 'Interpret technical drawing'}
• {'code': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM12023', 'title': 'Perform engineering measurements'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM16008', 'title': 'Interact with computing technology'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM18002', 'title': 'Use power tools/hand held operations'}
• {'code': 'MEM18055', 'title': 'Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components'}
• {'code': 'MEM27006', 'title': 'Diagnose and rectify batteries, low voltage sensors and circuits'}
• {'code': 'MEM27016', 'title': 'Diagnose and maintain electronic controlling systems on mobile and stationary plant'}
• {'code': 'MEM27023', 'title': 'Diagnose and rectify fieldbus circuits in mobile and stationary plant and equipment'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
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